$76 Cheap flight deals from Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexicali (MXL)

Guadalajara Airport Information

The next time you need to travel, use Orbitz.com to find flights from Guadalajara to just about anywhere you need to go. The main airport in Guadalajara is the Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (Tlajomulco de Zuñiga)‎, located roughly 20 miles southeast of Guadalajara and 10 miles from Chapala. The airport has only two terminals, which are within walking distance of each other.

Airport Parking in Guadalajara

The Guadalajara airport offers on-site parking just outside the terminal building near the airport hotel. Daily parking rates there are roughly 300 pesos. There are several commercial parking lots near the airport that offer long-term parking deals at discounted prices. Most of them have free shuttles that will take you to and from the airport as needed. Look for lots that have 24-hour security personnel and security cameras.

Ground Transportation in Guadalajara

You can jump on the airport minibus service, Servicio Colectivo, which leaves from the city center and heads to the airport every hour. The trip takes roughly 35 minutes. A taxi may be your best bet to get to the airport quickly and safely. Taxis cost between 200 and 300 pesos.

Restaurants in Guadalajara

Since the Guadalajara airport completed its recent expansion, you have many more airport dining choices. Full-service restaurants include Chilis Too, Corner Bar, El Quijote, La Pausa, Fronteras Bar, Medas and Wings. Grab a snack or meal to go at Burger King, Duda Snack Bar or Natural Break. For coffee or a light breakfast, choose Starbucks or Dolphy. Have a great trip, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com to purchase your next air ticket on one of the many flights from Guadalajara.

General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport

The General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport, also known as the Mexicali International Airport, sits 20 minutes outside of Mexicali. Depending on traffic conditions, you can reach downtown in 40 minutes or less by traveling east. With around 500,000 people using the airport, finding cheap flights to Mexicali isn't always easy. With Orbitz.com, you can stop worrying that you won't find a flight. Orbitz has many flights available, and you can easily find one that works with your budget and schedule.

Mexicali Buses and Cabs

No matter when you land, you want to get to your hotel as fast as possible, so you can start unwinding from your trip. Cabs are readily available near the terminal, and the drivers will take you anywhere that you need. Buses also make runs from the airport to hotels and other locations, but you should use caution as some buses take travelers to nearby cities and do not make local stops.

When to Visit Mexicali

You should visit Mexicali when the temperatures are mild, because you will feel more comfortable. The summers can have temperatures above 100°F, though it's usually in the high 80s and low 90s. Winter temperatures drop into the 50s and 60s, and the city also sees rainfall amounts of up to eight inches or more every month.

Things to Do in Mexicali

Mexicali provides dozens of things for tourists to do. You can take in a Mexicali Aguilas baseball game, visit the city's own Chinatown, or just spend some time walking around the historic sites downtown. If there is something special that you want to do, look for low-cost tickets through Orbitz.com. With cheap flights to Mexicali and discounts on other travel arrangements, you can save big on your whole trip.